Workforce Composition by Status

In the most recent month, Full-time Employment decreased by 300 jobs from last month and increased by 5,500 jobs compared to the same month last year.

Part-time Employment increased by 300 jobs from last month and decreased by 2,100 jobs year-over-year.

The number of Unemployed individuals increased by 100 people from the previous month and increased by 400 people compared to last year.

Employment, Unemployment, and Participation Rate

The Employment Rate increased by 1.7 percentage points from a year ago.

The Unemployment Rate increased by 0.2 percentage points from a year ago.

The Participation Rate increased by 2.1 percentage points year-over-year.

Jobs Added or Lost by Month

Employment levels remained unchanged from the previous month and increased by 3,400 jobs compared to the same month last year.

In the most recent month, employment remained unchanged . Over the last year, the labor market has increased by 3,400 jobs .

Top 3 Industries in Goods Sector

• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : 20,200 workers.
• Construction : 8,800 workers.
• Agriculture : 2,100 workers.

The Goods sector is mainly driven by industries such as Construction, Manufacturing, and Agriculture, which together account for a substantial share of the workforce.

Top 3 Industries in Services Sector

• Wholesale and retail trade : 10,900 workers.
• Health care and social assistance : 8,400 workers.
• Educational services : 4,600 workers.

In the Services sector, Health Care, Retail, and Professional Services lead employment, representing a dominant portion of the workforce.

Top 5 Industries by Change from Previous Month

• Agriculture : Change of 2,100 workers ( increased by Inf %).
• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : Change of 800 workers ( increased by 4.12 %).
• Public administration : Change of 800 workers ( decreased by 15.38 %).
• Wholesale and retail trade : Change of 600 workers ( decreased by 5.22 %).
• Construction : Change of 500 workers ( increased by 6.02 %).

These industries saw the largest month-over-month changes, indicating short-term trends.

Top 5 Industries by Change from Same Month Last Year

• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : Change of 2,500 workers ( increased by 14.12 %).
• Wholesale and retail trade : Change of 1,700 workers ( increased by 18.48 %).
• Professional, scientific and technical services : Change of 800 workers ( decreased by 24.24 %).
• Health care and social assistance : Change of 800 workers ( increased by 10.53 %).
• Accommodation and food services : Change of 800 workers ( increased by 22.86 %).

The year-over-year changes provide insights into longer-term shifts, highlighting industries that have grown or declined significantly.

Conclusion

The overall employment trend is positive, with strong growth in the past year. Key industries driving the trend are: Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas, Construction, Wholesale and retail trade, Educational services, Health care and social assistance.

Employment Trends

Total employment in July 2025 was 8,360, showing a marginal decrease of 30. against July, employment levels gained 390, indicating growth.

Employment Rate Dynamics

The employment rate reached 60.8% in July 2025. This represents a decline of 0.2 percentage points from June (61.0%). Year-over-year, the rate improved by 3.0 percentage points from 57.8%.

Unemployment Rate Trends

The unemployment rate was 6.5% in July 2025, up 0.5 percentage points from June. Compared to July last year (7.2%), the rate has decreased by 0.7 percentage points.

Employment: Regional vs Local Patterns

The moderate correlation (0.69) between regional and local employment levels indicates some alignment in employment trends. This suggests that local employment partially reflects regional patterns.

Employment Rate: Regional vs Local Patterns

Employment rates show a strong correlation (0.75) between regional and local levels. This indicates strong alignment in workforce participation, suggesting that labor market conditions affect both areas similarly.

Unemployment Rate: Regional vs Local Patterns

The unemployment rate correlation of -0.69 shows a weak relationship. This points to distinct local unemployment dynamics, indicating that local unemployment follows its own distinct pattern.

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